Skye Perryman Released New Book on Civic Engagement
The Washington-based attorney and Waco native discussed her new book during a local event on September 30.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Civic Engagement
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Skye Perryman, CEO of Democracy Forward, released her new book titled Ordinary People, Extraordinary Times. The author visited her hometown of Waco to discuss strategies for sustaining civic participation beyond the ballot box.
Why it matters
The book aims to empower individuals to recognize their own agency and influence within their local communities. It provides actionable guidance for building civic life in a way that emphasizes personal impact.
The author has been recognized on the Time magazine list of 100 influential people. Her guide provides specific methodologies for individuals to build personal agency in civic life.
The players
Skye Perryman
She is a Washington, D.C.-based attorney and the current chief executive officer of the organization Democracy Forward.
Democracy Forward
This is a non-profit legal organization that works to protect democracy and challenge the abuse of power through litigation and advocacy.
Hillary Clinton
She is an American politician, diplomat, and lawyer who served as the 67th United States Secretary of State.
Willie Nelson
He is an iconic American musician, songwriter, and activist known for his significant contributions to country music.
The details
Perryman, a Washington, D.C.-based attorney, draws on her professional background to offer readers strategies for engaging in their local communities. The book has garnered notable endorsements from figures including Hillary Clinton and Willie Nelson.
Timeline
September 30, 2026: Skye Perryman held a book tour event in Waco.
Political Context
Perryman's work follows the trend of increasing grassroots civic engagement strategies identified by Democracy Forward. Her book formalizes the methods being promoted by that organization to encourage individual participation in local governance.
Residents in Waco can currently purchase the book at the local Fabled Bookshop & Cafe to access the author's strategies for local participation. These methods offer a practical framework for citizens looking to exert more influence in their own neighborhoods.
The takeaway
Perryman's book suggests that sustained civic power is built through incremental, everyday actions rather than only during major election cycles. Implementing these strategies can help readers transform abstract political concerns into concrete local results.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Kwtx.
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